Is Delta-8-THC legal in Spain?
- Legal status
- Controlled — delta-8-THC (Δ8-THC) is caught as a tetrahydrocannabinol under the Ley 17/1967 de Estupefacientes and the 1971 Convention lists Spain transposes (Schedule I lists tetrahydrocannabinols and their isomers), so delta-8 is controlled as an isomer of THC. Distinct from cannabis (private personal use decriminalised) and from lawful hemp CBD; consumer delta-8 sale is not lawful. No death penalty.
- Consequences if caught
- Trafficking is criminal (prison); personal use/possession in public is an administrative sanction under the Ley de Seguridad Ciudadana.
- If prescribed or medical
- No recognised medical use; delta-8-THC is not a prescribable medicine.
- Documentation
- No lawful personal import of a controlled tetrahydrocannabinol.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Spain’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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